Law enforcement is challenging, exciting, and truly rewarding career. Even in current times, the job offers so much. There is little I would change in my career and if I was just starting off today, you bet I would do it all again!
Experience and education both prepared me for success in my career. I started with a community college education and came back to earn my advanced degrees. With each degree cam more opportunity.
I was fortunate enough to have some incredible mentors as I started out my career as a cadet while in high school. I learned from Chief Karel Swanson that law enforcement is about service and that individuals in this profession can impact peoples lives in ways I could have never imagined.
I feel very fortunate to have worked for three different law enforcement agencies and from just about every level from the line to adminstration. I developed a passion for training and teaching which lead me back to the community college system as a teacher. I hope you discover your own passion by taking classes and exploring your interests. Law enforcement can offer you something special.